finasteride + shedding. NEED HELP AND ADVICE PLEASE!!

LuckyFish

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Hey guys,

So I finally decided to take up finasteride (1.25mg/day) after a lot of consideration and hesitation. Anyways, I've been on it for 3 weeks now. During first week I had some minor ball ache, but no difference in hair shedding. However, after two weeks the ball ache went away completely, but I am shedding a lot more now (mostly frontal)!!

My question is if this is normal or is the medication not working.. Also, how long does it usually take for finasteride to start working? Anyways, I appreciate any guidance and advice you guys provide!! Thanks in advance.
 

Boomer01

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Shedding on finasteride is common and means that it is working. I shed extra hair for the first 4-5 months on finasteride, but it slowed way down after that.
 

Benjamin36

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Yes, it' really common. That's why there is a "Shedding" sub-forum here. Check it out. I'm going through a shed too, so I can assure you it's common.
 

LuckyFish

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Thanks for the feedback guys! I really appreciate it. I was just starting to freak out a little bit and get discouraged cuz I thought the medication didn't work or something.
 
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